Episode 12: The Challenges Immigrant Tech Entrepreneurs Face

In this episode we’re tackling a tough topic that isn’t talked about a lot: The Challenges Immigrant Tech Entrepreneurs Face. Whether you’re an immigrant, thinking of immigrating to the US, or just a startuper, you’re sure to be inspired by this episode, because we talk about what it takes to overcome a number of obstacles and setbacks over a 4 year period before breaking into the US market with big customers and investors! Agustina Sartori, the CEO & Co-Founder of Glam St shares how she began her career as a software engineer in Uruguay working at a startup, and then decided to strike out on her own with her co-founder Carolina Bañales to build Glam St. Watch and learn: How she and her co-founder landed their first big client L’Oreal before building anything! How they built their first prototype. Alternate sources of funding they pursued because there aren’t a lot of investors in Uruguay. How cultivating a level of self-awareness when talking to potential customers and investors is beneficial to attracting them. Why it’s important to build relationships with organizations who can help you grow your business like accelerators.